A novel cryopreservation solution for adipose tissue based on metformin by Yaping Deng, Xin Liu, Xichao Jian, Yan Zhang, Yinchi Hou, Suyun Hou, Fang Qi, Shune Xiao, Chengliang Deng

“…Subsequently, 1.5 mL of fresh human adipose tissue was subjected to freezing using trehalose + glycerol (TG group), trehalose + glycerol + metformin (TGM group), and the common cryoprotectant dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) + fetal bovine serum (FBS) (DF group). …”
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Implementation of a Cost and Variation Reduction Program for Hemostasis Products at a Large Academic Medical Center: A Multi-Stakeholder Perspective by Shah T, Brethauer S, Danker III WA, Doshi I, O'Hara M, Silber A, Vasileff WK

“…., Raritan, NJ, USA; 3Trinity Life Sciences, Waltham, MA, USA; 4Department of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Research Institute, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USACorrespondence: Stacy Brethauer, Email Stacy.Brethauer@osumc.eduGoal: Cost-saving initiatives targeting surgical supplies management have become increasingly common to address rising healthcare costs. However, few studies provide details on hospital stakeholder experiences or learnings from implementing such initiatives. …”
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Assessing awareness and treatment knowledge of preventable blindness in rural and urban South African communities by Z Kiva, J E Wolvaardt

“…These findings should provide some value to those who provide primary healthcare services in rural areas as there is a clear opportunity for patient education and health promotion regarding the causes and symptoms of these common preventable causes of blindness. Addressing this knowledge gap regarding the causes and symptoms of blindness and the treatment options is a critical first step for awareness programmes in rural areas. …”
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Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (Cgrp), Adrenomedullin (Am), Amylin, And Calcitonin (Ct) Receptors And Overlapping Biological Actions by J.A. Fischer, W. Born, R. Muff

“…CGRP, AM, amylin, and CT have in common N-terminal 6-7 amino acid ring structures linked by disulfide bridges and amidated C-termini required for biological activity. …”
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Application of machine learning algorithms in predicting new onset hypertension: a study based on the China Health and Nutrition Survey by Manhui Zhang, Xian Xia, Qiqi Wang, Yue Pan, Guanyi Zhang, Zhigang Wang

“…We tested and evaluated the performance of four traditional machine learning algorithms commonly used in epidemiological studies: Logistic Regression, Support Vector Machine, XGBoost, LightGBM, and two deep learning algorithms: TabNet and AMFormer model. …”
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Prevalence and predictors of sub-optimal laboratory monitoring of selected higher risk medicines in Irish general practice: a 5-year retrospective cohort study of community-dwellin... by Fiona Boland, Emma Wallace, Frank Moriarty, Tom Fahey, Caroline McCarthy, Ann Sinéad Doherty, Mark Feighery

“…Objectives To describe the prevalence of sub-optimal monitoring for selected higher-risk medicines in older community-dwelling adults and to evaluate patient characteristics and outcomes associated with sub-optimal monitoring.Study design Retrospective observational study (2011–2015) using historical general practice-based cohort data and linked dispensing data from a national pharmacy claims database.Setting Irish primary care.Participants 625 community-dwelling adults aged ≥70 years and prescribed at least one higher-risk medicine during the 5-year study period.Primary and secondary outcome measures The primary outcome was the prevalence of sub-optimal laboratory monitoring using a composite measure of published medication monitoring indicators, with a focus on commonly prescribed higher-risk medicines such as diuretics and anticoagulants. …”
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Uji Daya Hambat Air Perasan Buah Jeruk Nipis (Citrus aurantifolia s.) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Bakteri Staphylococcus Aureus Secara In Vitro by Abdul Razak, Aziz Djamal, Gusti Revilla

“…<br />Abstract Lime (Citrus aurantifolia S.) is kind of family’s herbal medicine, most using in the community is widely used as a traditional herb. The most common used part is the lime fruit squeeze with one of the function is used for removing acne and wound healing to prevent the form of abscess. …”
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Les quais nos 1, 12 et 13 du port romain de Saint-Lupien à Rezé/Ratiatum (Loire-Atlantique) by Xavier Favreau, Nicolas Ménez

“…The subsequent transformations of each ensemble, materialized by major restructuring, as well as the association or overlay of new timber boxes, signal the transition from a mixed construction comprised of wood and stone, to the exclusive use of the latter material toward the middle of the 2nd c. AD. This common architectural development testifies to a gradual retreat from the shoreline toward the north and suggests a desire, despite this, to maintain port activity and access to the river. …”
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Mechanistic insights into chloride‐related heart failure progression according to the plasma volume status by Hajime Kataoka

“…An increase in the %change in ePVS ≥ 10% was less common in patients with a non‐increased chloride concentration (37% vs. 71%, P = 0.03). …”
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Attendance of Patients with ophthalmological problems about Eye Protection from UV/blue Light Radiation from Sun light and Electronic Devices in Sulaimani City by Salah Qadir Mahmood, Muhammad Babakir-Mina, Salar Ibrahim Ali, Abdulrahman M. Ibrahem, Bakhtyar Kamal Talabany

“…Additionally, this study has discovered that sun protection measures are commonly inadequate among the participants and on a regular basis only a small portion of participants were used the sun protection requirements. …”
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Gambaran Pola Gangguan Jiwa pada Pelaku Tindak Pidana Kekerasan yang Dimintakan Visum et Repertum Psikiatri ke RSJ Prof. HB. Saanin Padang Periode 1 Januari 2008 – 31 Desember 2012... by Bikrulmal ., Adnil Edwin Nurdin, Rika Susanti

“…Most of the offenders assessed mental disorder (75.6%) with a diagnosis of mental disorder most commonly found is schizophrenia (34.15%), especially paranoid schizophrenia (24.39%). 49% of offenders were considered not able to realize the objectives of the action and directing the will, especially in patients with schizophrenia (29.27%).…”
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The effect of combined fig-Walnut syrup on functional constipation in pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial by Roghayyeh Valizadeh, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Khadijeh Hajizadeh, Mostafa Araj-Khodaei, Mojgan Mirghafourvand

“…Abstract Background Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints during pregnancy. …”
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Effects of clinical stage, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, and living arrangement on social distance towards people with dementia. by Kae Ito, Shuji Tsuda

“…This study aimed to clarify how social distances, a common measure of public stigma, towards people living with dementia and its associated factors vary with clinical stage, presence of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), and living arrangements.…”
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Adaptation of the five-factor BFI-10 personality screening questionnaire and testing of its diagnostic properties on the example of drug users by О. О. Serdiuk, В. О. Bazyma

“…The large number of questions from the most common and cited in the scientific literature questionnaires of the "Big Five" makes them unsuitable for surveys of large samples of poorly motivated respondents. …”
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Cross-Sectional Survey to Assess Tobacco and Nicotine Product Use since the Introduction of Heated Tobacco Products in Japan: Wave 2 by Prasad Krishna, Shetty Mandara, Edward Lauren, Kanitscheider Claudia, Marczykowski Felix

“…., use of 2 or more tobacco products). The most common reasons reported for HTP use were perceived reduction in harm to others and self - compared to cigarettes. …”
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Assessing costs and constraints of forest residue disposal by pile burning by Jake Barker, Jake Barker, Jimmy Voorhis, Sinéad M. Crotty

“…Interview participants reported proximity to roads and terrain as key cost drivers, and described common practices, challenges, and constraints to pile burning. …”
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Factors influencing the natural history of non-IgE-mediated gastrointestinal food allergies in paediatric age: a prospective multicentre cohort study by Giorgio Bedogni, Roberto Berni Canani, Laura Carucci, Rita Nocerino, Serena Coppola, Pasqualina Capasso, Veronica Giglio

“…Background We aimed at identifying the factors influencing the natural history of non-IgE-mediated gastrointestinal food allergies (non-IgE-GIFA), a group of common paediatric conditions including food protein–induced: enteropathy (FPE), allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP), enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), and motility disorders (FPIMD).Methods Prospective multicentre cohort study involving paediatric patients (both sexes, aged ≤14 y) with non-IgE-GIFA diagnosed and followed for 24 months at a Tertiary Centre for Paediatric Allergy, Gastroenterology and Nutrition. …”
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Using CT imaging to identify sarcopenia as a risk factor for severe falls in older adults by Nadja Fries, Angeliki Kotti, Mischa Woisetschläger, Anna Spångeus

“…Results The severe fall group showed higher grade of sarcopenia compared to the non-severe fall group (SMI ratio of 71% vs. 83%, p = 0.041) as well as lower, though statistically non-significant, BMI and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) (BMI 22 [20–24] vs. 24 [22–27] kg/m2, p = 0.108, and SAT 95 ± 70 cm² vs. 141 ± 94 cm², p = 0.124). Overweight was more common in non-severe than severe fall group (43% vs. 14%, p = 0.048). …”
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Chronic fatigue and headache in post-COVID-19 syndrome: a radiological and clinical evaluation by Gonçalo G. Almeida, Gonçalo G. Almeida, Saide Alkan, Saide Alkan, Robert Hoepner, André Euler, André Euler, Lara Diem, Franca Wagner

“…Similarly, no significant correlation was found when considering numbers of pathological brain lesions (fatigue: p = 0.557; headaches: p = 0.820).ConclusionWhile T2-hyperintense lesions are common in patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome, their presence does not correlate significantly with symptoms of fatigue or headaches. …”
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Effects of Nutritional Strategies on Glucose Homeostasis in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis by Shixiao Jin, Liyan Sha, Jianli Dong, Jing Yi, Yang Liu, Zhongxian Guo, Bing Hu

“…Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, and nutritional therapy is the basis of GDM treatment. …”
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